NEW YORK ISLANDERS NEWS

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Lightning star's Game 7 status in question after cross-check

The Tampa Bay stalwart left the ice early in the first period.

Tom Gatto

Islanders force Game 7 in (possibly) last game at Coliseum

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series is heading back to Tampa.

Jackie Spiegel

Mathew Barzal's Game 5 major, game misconduct makes status for Game 6 now questionable

The Islanders may be without their best player for a must-win Game 6.

Jackie Spiegel

Pulock saves Isles' Game 4 win — and likely their season, too

The defenseman played goaltender with just under three seconds remaining in the game to preserve New York's Game 4 win.

Jackie Spiegel

U.S. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky's connection to Islanders

The Islanders are playing in the 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Semyon Varlamov returns in Game 2 after collision with Lightning's Brayden Point

Varlamov was making his seventh straight start for New York.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders-Lightning Game 1 takeaways

The Islanders took Game 1 in the best-of-seven series.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky parties with fans after team's playoff series win against Bruins

The team's co-owner wanted to make sure he was with the fans to take in the team's clinching 6-2 win Wednesday night.

Edward Sutelan

Bruins' Bruce Cassidy calls Islanders 'New York Saints' over lack of penalty calls

Islanders coach Barry Trotz defended his team, saying they were the least-penalized team in the league during the regular season.

Edward Sutelan

David Pastrnak sets tone with suit, hat trick in Bruins' Game 1 win vs. Islanders

The forward was flashy on and off the ice in Boston's victory Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

Jackie Spiegel

Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

Jackie Spiegel

Here's Zach Wilson's beer-chugging, mullet-wearing lineman Dan Feeney

Members of the Jets were sitting rinkside for the Islanders Game 4 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Bryan Trottier enters NFT world

The Hockey Hall of Famer is delving into the art world once again.

Jackie Spiegel

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

One thing is certain: Taylor Hall will be traded before the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The only question is where? Sporting News gives for landing spots.

Jackie Spiegel

Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac trade grades: Devils ship duo to Islanders in mega deal

After dealing players in 2020, the two division rivals again swapped guys in 2021.

Jackie Spiegel

Sidney Crosby plays in 1,000th game; NHL stars send congrats, wish him well on next 1,000

The 33-year-old became the first player to hit the mark in Penguins black and gold.

Jackie Spiegelw

Zdeno Chara scores first goal with Capitals and his teammates go bonkers

Chara signed a one-year deal with the Capitals on Dec. 30.

Jackie Spiegel

Stanley Cup Final: Predictions, schedule, odds for Lightning vs. Stars

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars before the puck drops on the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Final; Anthony Cirelli scores overtime winner

Tampa Bay heads to the Stanely Cup Final for the second time in the last five years.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Jordan Eberle scores another big goal; 2OT tally forces Game 6 vs. Lightning

Eberle, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Oilers, keeps the Islanders alive in Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Braden Holtby's best fits for free agency include Oilers, Sharks

Holtby's days in D.C. may be numbered following the Capitals' elimination by the Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Bolts take 3-1 series lead

The Islanders were pushed to the brink of elimination in less than 30 seconds.

Lightning's Brayden Point out for Game 3 of East finals vs. Islanders

Tampa Bay's No. 1 center, one of the NHL's leading scorers in the 2020 postseason, appeared to suffer an injury in Game 2.

Tom Gatto

Lightning's Alex Killorn suspended by NHL for boarding Islanders' Brock Nelson

The NHL's Department of Player Safety said the Tampa Bay forward's check was "a forceful hit from behind on a defenseless player who was no longer in possession of the puck."

Tom Gatto

Lightning's Brayden Point leaves ECF Game 2 vs. Islanders with injury

Tampa Bay's forward group took another hit with Point's exit.

Tom Gatto

Lightning's Alex Killorn ejected from ECF Game 2 for boarding Islanders' Brock Nelson

The Tampa Bay forward was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the first-period hit.

Tom Gatto

Lightning's Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov score five points each in Game 1 blowout

Tampa Bay takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven game Eastern Conference final.

Jackie Spiegel

ECF: Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before the puck drops in the 2020 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders advance to first ECF in 27 years

Sporting News had all the action as the Islanders and Flyers battled it out for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers' Oskar Lindblom will play in Game 6

The Flyers forward hasn't played in an NHL game since he was diagnosed with cancer in December.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers stay alive as Claude Giroux finally scores, Scott Laughton nets OT winner vs. Islanders

The Islanders still the lead best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

Mike Milbury to 'step away' from NBC NHL role following sexist comment

The longtime hockey man says he doesn't want to be a distraction after saying on the air that not even women could distract players.

Tom Gatto

Mike Milbury criticized after saying women couldn't 'disrupt' NHL players in bubble

Hockey analyst Mike Milbury is once again facing criticism for comments he made on air during "NHL on NBC." after saying there were no women 'to distract' NHL players in bubble

Jordan Heck

Alex Ovechkin's two goals help Capitals avoid sweep vs. Islanders

The Capitals avoided getting swept out of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against the Islanders on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Tom Gatto

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

Ilya Sorokin reportedly to sign with Islanders

The Russian goaltender was New York's third-round draft pick in 2014.

Sam Ficarro

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

March 29, 1999: The day Wayne Gretzky scored his last NHL goal

Twenty-one years ago we saw "The Great One" score for the very last time.

Jackie Spiegel

Boychuk receives 90 stitches after taking skate to face

The New York defenseman immediately left the ice after being clipped in the face on Tuesday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Tyler Ennis score in debuts with new teams

Forwards Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Tyler Ennis scored in their debuts with new teams.

Sam Ficarro

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams scores shootout winner in return

Williams, 38, re-signed with the Hurricanes on Jan. 7 after missing the first part of the season to mull over his NHL future.

Jace Mallory

Ovechkin's hat trick places him tied for ninth all-time

The man never stops scoring.

Tommy McArdle

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for January 4

Four games are on the slate for Jan. 4 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Rudi Schuller

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier shoots his shot with Anna Kendrick — and Twitter plays wingman

Anthony Beauvillier took a chance by tweeting at the famous actress, and the rest is classic Twitter.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders’ Cal Clutterbuck has wrist surgery after scary skate slice

Clutterbuck, 32, was sliced on the arm by Patrice Bergeron's skate during a play in the third period of Thursday's win.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz 'wasn’t a big fan' of Nashville Predators' Peter Laviolette late-game tactics

Nashville defeated the Islanders 8-3 on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Zach Werenski injury update: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman activated from injured reserve

Werenski, 22, was originally expected to miss four weeks with a shoulder injury, but he will return after just 17 days.

Tommy McArdle

Secondary NHL FAs due for significant raises in 2020

Sporting News takes a look at several secondary FAs who could cash in next summer, either with their current clubs or with others via free agency.

Lyle Richardson

Montreal Canadiens honor Saku Koivu, former team captains for team's 110th anniversary

Koivu and a number of other Habs alumni were on hand at the Bell Centre to celebrate 110 years of Montreal Canadiens hockey.

Tommy McArdle

Pittsburgh Penguins snap New York Islanders' win streak, throw shade on Twitter

The Islanders' 10-game streak ended when the Penguins came from behind to win Thursday. Then Pittsburgh's social media team went to work.

Tommy McArdle

Cole Bardreau proves unlikely hero as New York Islanders extend win streak to 10

Bardreau scored his first career goal on a penalty in the Islanders' 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

Three reasons why the New York Islanders are on an eight-game win streak

The Islanders are riding an NHL-best eight-game winning streak after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders' Nick Leddy first defenseman in franchise history to score penalty shot goal

The 28-year-old scored on a penalty shot as part of a three-point effort against the Senators.

Tommy McArdle

Carolina Hurricanes off to best start in franchise history after five-goal effort

The franchise's previous best season-opening win streak was four games, set in the 1995-96 season when it was still the Hartford Whalers.

Tommy McArdle

Is Edmonton Oilers' James Neal back to being 'The Real Deal'?

After a disastrous 2018-19 season with Calgary, Neal has found early success after moving north to Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Ex-NHLer Richard Park on scouting for the Minnesota Wild, former teammate John Tavares' captaincy with Maple Leafs

Sporting News caught up with the former forward to chat about his current role, his career and whether John Tavares is the right man to captain the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jackie Spiegel

Edmonton Oilers' James Neal goes on scoring spree, nets four vs. Islanders

The Oilers winger, who was acquired over the offseason in exchange for Milan Lucic, now has six goals in just three games.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz passes legendary coach Al Arbour on all-time games coached list

Trotz is in his second season with the Islanders after 15 years with Nashville and four with Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

Josh Ho-Sang requests trade, per report

The Islanders drafted Ho-Sang, 23, 28th overall in 2014.

Tommy McArdle

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

Hischier, DeBrincat, Barzal headline next summer's RFA class

Next summer's restricted free agents could take a page from this year's RFA class and play the long game to get what they want.

Lyle Richardson

Islanders lock down third-line center with Derick Brassard

The 31-year-old had 14 goals and 23 points in 70 games split between Pittsburgh, Florida and Colorado last season.

Sammi Silber

Islanders sign Michael Dal Colle, Joshua Ho-Sang

The Islanders took both Dal Colle and Ho-Sang in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft.

S News Japan Staff

Blackhawks' Robin Lehner reveals new 'Same Here' mask advocating for mental health

Chicago goaltender Robin Lehner, an advocate for mental health issues, unveiled his new mask via Twitter with the hashtag "#SameHere."

Jace Mallory

Oops, NHL engraves Robin Lehner's Masterton with wrong team

The 28-year-old goalie won the award in June for his excellent play last season after going public about his struggles with mental health and addiction over the course of his career.

Tommy McArdle

The best & worst NHL UFA signings

Some teams made some good moves to shore up their rosters, while others made additions that could be considered risky — or even downright bad.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency 2019: Goalie carousel takes Lehner, Varlamov to new homes, Mrazek staying put

Four netminders signed new deals on July 1.

Jackie Spiegel

Lee signs big deal with Islanders

The Islanders already lost out on big names like Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky, but the team stuck with their captain.

Alexis Mansanarez

Lehner gives heartfelt speech

Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner brought a moment of solemn self-reflection to the stage when accepting the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Jordan Eberle's new Islanders contract keeps him in NY for five more years

The 29-year-old's deal is worth $27.5 million.

Drew Nantais

Pro teams want to offer betting

The report comes after an amendment was made Tuesday to New York's sports betting bill.

Chelsea Howard

Islanders ink Nelson to 6-year deal

Nelson, 27, scored a career-high 53 points (24 goals, 28 assists) while playing in all 82 games this season.

Gabrielle McMillen

Cherry ranting about Canes again

Cherry revisited his criticism of the Hurricanes' post-game celebrations and took things a step further by bashing the fan base.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Isles swept after sweeping

After sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, the New York Islanders were swept themselves by the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 2.

Rudi Schuller

Lehner benched for Greiss

The Hurricanes scored a nice goal to start the period, but the second one was tough for Lehner to excuse.

Thomas Lott

Ron Rivera siren sounder for Canes

Carolina has a chance to advance to the conference finals by closing out the second-round series Friday against the Islanders.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL playoffs 2019: Islanders should turn to Thomas Greiss for Game 4

Staring up from a 3-0 hole, the Islanders need to do something to change the momentum. Their first move should be in net.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes captain Justin Williams scores yet another big goal

Williams now has eight postseason game-winning goals after beating the Islanders.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov returns to lineup in Game 3

The rookie missed the last six games with a concussion.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes' Petr Mrazek out Game 3?

The Hurricanes goaltender left his team’s Game 2 matchup against the Islanders and was listed as day-to-day.

E.Jay Zarett

Van Riemsdyk hurt vs. Islanders

Van Riemsdyk was injured less than a minute into the game, when Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck slammed him against the boards.

Gabrielle McMillen

Staal scores OT winner for 'Canes

The Game 1 match-up was the first game of the 2019 postseason to enter overtime with a 0-0 score.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Islanders vs. Hurricanes second-round series

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Trotz wants to beat Capitals

The Islanders await the winner of the Capitals and Hurricanes series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Thomas Lott

Isles complete first playoff sweep since '83 Stanley Cup

The Islanders continued their improbable run by sweeping the Penguins out of the playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

Red-hot Eberle leads Isles to commanding series lead

Another game, another opportunity for Jordan Eberle to write his name on the score sheet.

Rudi Schuller

Islanders' 2-0 start a good omen

It's been a while since the Islanders led a playoff series 2-0.

Thomas Lott

Murray makes spectacular save, gets nervous reaction from mom

Mother's Day may still be a month away, but the bond between Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray and his mom was on full display Friday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Josh Bailey's OT goal pushes Islanders to Game 1 win over Penguins

In a back-and-forth contest, Josh Bailey's OT goal gave the Islanders an early series advantage.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Jordan Eberle nets first postseason goal at Nassau Coliseum since 2015

It has been just under four years since the Islanders netted a goal at the Nassau Coliseum in a postseason setting.

Mark Suleymanov

EQF: Islanders vs. Penuins

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

Tavares' first goal against Islanders pushes Leafs into playoffs

John Tavares' first goal against the Islanders not only set a new career-high in points but also pushed the Maple Leafs into the postseason.

S News Japan Staff

Maple Leafs secure postseason berth with road win over Islanders

The Leafs have not missed the playoffs since Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner debuted in 2016.

Matt Hornick

Islanders sign first-round pick Oliver Wahlstrom to entry-level contract

Wahlstrom was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

Matt Hornick

NHL Rumor Roundup

The offseason expects to be a busy one for Vegas GM George McPhee, Isles GM Lou Lamoriello and Sabres GM Jason Botterill but can they make the right moves to solidify their 2019-20 rosters.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs vs. Islanders: Results, highlights from John Tavares' return to Long Island

John Tavares and the Maple Leafs visited the Islanders in Tavares' return to Nassau Coliseum. The fans showed how much they disapproved of Tavares' decision in July.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders players expect fans 'will be hard' on Maple Leafs' John Tavares

It's not likely to be a friendly atmosphere at the "Old Barn" when former Islanders captain John Tavares returns to Long Island for the first time since signing with Toronto July 1.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' John Tavares readies for return to Long Island: 'I was proud to be an Islander'

The former Islanders captain will play his first game back on Long Island Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

Q&A with the ever-entertaining J.R.

Never shy, Jeremy Roenick provides musings on everything from the NHL trade deadline to how he would love to be a part of the Hurricanes' postgame celebrations.

Jackie Spiegel

It has been a long road, but Sam Gagner 'excited' to be back with Oilers

Sam Gagner skated in 481 games with Edmonton before being traded to Tampa Bay in 2014.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Artemi Panarin's free-agent plans open new round of trade speculation

Artemi Panarin's agent swap created a possible new wrinkle in his future two weeks ahead of the 2019 NHL trade deadline. Plus, a couple big-name veterans could be on the move in Southern California.

Lyle Richardson

IIHF Hall of Fame 2019: Hayley Wickenheiser, Mike Modano, Miroslav Satan highlight new class

The IIHF Hall of Fame announced its 2019 class and some of the biggest names on the international stage will join its hallowed halls in May.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders coach Barry Trotz honored by Capitals, fans in return to Washington

Barry Trotz returned to Capital One Arena with the New York Islanders on Friday night for his first appearance in Washington since leading the Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup.

John O'Callaghan

Mathew Barzal's hat trick upstages John Tavares' first game against Islanders

While the attention was on John Tavares in his first game against the Islanders, Mathew Barzal took center stage with a natural hat trick in a New York win.

Mark Suleymanov

Senators' Thomas Chabot out three weeks with upper-body injury

Not only did the Senators suffer a 6-3 defeat in New York, they also played much of the game without defenseman Thomas Chabot.

Mark Suleymanov

Maple Leafs acquire goalie Michael Hutchinson in trade with Panthers

The Maple Leafs acquired veteran goalie Michael Hutchinson following an injury to starter Frederik Andersen.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' Frederik Andersen is day-to-day with a groin injury

The Maple Leafs will be without their starting goalie for a second straight game as Frederick Andersen is out with a groin injury.

Conor Roche

Senators' Craig Anderson, Justin Falk out with concussions

Craig Anderson and Justin Falk are out through the weekend with concussion injuries.

Conor Roche

NHL Mixed Bag: Shake up with Kings, while Coyotes, Islanders turn some heads

The Kings poor start cost coach John Stevens his job; but things in Arizona and Brooklyn are looking up.

Rob Mixer

As the Canadiens 'buy in' a new culture is created in Montreal this season

Off to a surprising 7-4-2 start, the Canadiens put last year's disappointing season firmly in the past.

Jim Cerny

'Structure is your safety blanket': Islanders change their ways defensively

The Isles praise the joys of defensive structure after early-season shutout of Sharks.

Jim Cerny

WATCH: Viktor Arvidsson scores highlight-reel goal against Islanders

In just his team's second game of the season, Predators winger may already have tallied the goal of the year.

Conor Roche

Road to recovery: On life after John Tavares, Erik Karlsson and rebuilding two reeling franchises

When a franchise player leaves, it can be a long, painful process to replace what was lost. The Islanders and Senators are about to find out. Which organization is better prepared to recover sooner?

Adam Gretz

Metropolitan Division 2018-19 predictions: Capitals, Penguins are running the show

The Metropolitan Division has placed a monopoly on the Stanley Cup. Can the Capitals or Penguins make it four championships in four years?

Brandon Schlager

Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: 'I want to help make a difference'

The new Islanders goalie revealed career-long struggles with alcohol and drug abuse, which came to a head during the 2017-18 season with the Sabres.

Brandon Schlager

Bryan Berard, top pick in '95 draft, files concussion-related lawsuit against NHL

Bryan Berard, who suffered a number of head injuries during his NHL career, is the latest player to take legal action against the league over the issue of concussions and brain damage.

Alec Gearty

NHL free agent tracker 2018: Latest news, full list of signings, best available players

John Tavares' decision loomed large in an otherwise unremarkable 2018 NHL free agent class. Sporting News has live updates on contract signings as they pour in.

Brandon Schlager

Matt Martin excited for second chance with Islanders after disappointing end to Maple Leafs stint

Matt Martin only played in three games with the Maples Leafs after January 24 last season. As he prepares for his second stint with the Islanders, Martin spoke to Sporting News about his newest chapter.

Dave McCarthy

John Tavares opens up about leaving Islanders, picking Maple Leafs

The former Islanders captain apologized to fans who feel wronged by his free-agent decision, but explained how his own boyhood fandom for the Maple Leafs led him to Toronto.

Brandon Schlager

Islanders face bumpy transition from John Tavares era — but it's not all bleak

Turning the page post John Tavares isn't off to a great start for the Islanders. But in Mathew Barzal and a potentially high draft pick in 2019, there's still plenty to build around and reason for optimism long term.

Adam Gretz

Maple Leafs offload Matt Martin in trade with Islanders

Toronto gained salary cap relief in shipping the gritty, polarizing fourth-liner to the Islanders in a reunion with Lou Lamoriello.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup odds 2019: Maple Leafs new favorites after John Tavares signing

John Tavares and the Maple Leafs are 7-1 favorites to win the 2019 Stanley Cup, according to Las Vegas oddsmakers.

Jim Cerny

NHL free agency winners, losers: John Tavares, Maple Leafs take Cup leap; Islanders left in dust

The Maple Leafs and Islanders wound up on opposite sides of John Tavares' landscape-altering decision and Sporting News' grade book as NHL free agency opened Sunday.

Brandon Schlager

NHL free agency 2018: John Tavares admits 'my heart was tearing apart' leaving Islanders

An emotional John Tavares said Sunday that it was no easy decision to leave the Islanders and start anew with the Maple Leafs.

Jim Cerny

John Tavares watch: NHL's top free-agent prize signs with Maple Leafs

Sporting News is tracking the latest news and rumors as the NHL's biggest free agent in years prepares to make his decision.

Brandon Schlager

NHL free agency rumors 2018: Live updates, grades for best, worst July 1 moves

What's it going to be, John Tavares? Will Erik Karlsson finally get traded? Who will hand out the dumbest contract? Sporting News has live analysis on every move as 2018 free agency begins.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: Tavares watch in full effect following free agency meetings

John Tavares' Los Angeles free agent summit has concluded, and the entire hockey world is hanging on his free decision.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agent rumors: John Tavares to meet with six teams, report says

John Tavares will reportedly enter the NHL's free agent negotiating window and meet with five teams about the possibility of leaving the New York Islanders.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares holding up free agency market

While the trade market has been slow in the weeks leading up to NHL free agency, teams may be waiting for the John Tavares domino to fall before making any other moves.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency rumors: John Tavares gets bagel-bribe to re-sign with Islanders

John Tavares will hear a number of pitches as to why he should sign with a certain team this week, but one local business owner is attempting to keep him in New York.

Evan Sporer

NHL Draft grades 2018: Islanders, Red Wings earn full marks; Rangers tank

The 2018 NHL Draft is in the books, so it's time to hand out grades. Sporting News has report cards on every team's haul, from the Islanders down to the rival Rangers.

Steve Kournianos

Lou Lamoriello says Islanders 'fortunate' to land new coach Barry Trotz, has 'no idea' on re-signing John Tavares

Lou Lamoriello addressed the two most important storylines surrounding the Islanders on the eve of the 2018 NHL Draft.

Jim Cerny

Islanders' offseason to-do list: Start with signing John Tavares, hiring a coach

Lou Lamoriello is now in charge of the Islanders, and he's already begun addressing the team's most major issues.

Jim Cerny

New Islanders coach Barry Trotz fires salvo at Capitals over contract impasse

In a conference call with reporters Thursday, Barry Trotz explained that he resigned as coach of the Capitals because of less than sincere contract negotiations between the two sides.

Jim Cerny

Barry Trotz's best fits: If not Islanders, NHL coaching carousel could get wild

After resigning from the Stanley Cup champion Capitals, Barry Trotz becomes the biggest free-agent coach since Mike Babcock. His next move could alter the NHL landscape.

Brandon Schlager

NHL free agency 2018: Maple Leafs set to pitch John Tavares

Toronto is pulling out all the stops in an attempt to sign potential UFA and Islanders' captain John Tavares.

Alec Gearty

Islanders' five best coaching candidates to replace Doug Weight

The Islanders are searching for a new head coach after relieving Doug Weight of his duties and team GM Lou Lamoriello has no shortage of quality candidates to consider.

Jim Cerny

NHL free agent rumors: John Tavares focused on signing extension with Islanders

The Islanders' superstar free-agent-to-be reportedly has shifted his focus toward signing an extension with the franchise in the last two weeks.

Alec Gearty

Lou Lamoriello seeks 'culture change' as Islanders move on from Garth Snow, Doug Weight

Two weeks after becoming the Islanders' president of hockey operations, Lou Lamoriello relieved Garth Snow and Doug Weight of their duties.

Jim Cerny

NHL Rumor Roundup: Lou Lamoriello hire looms large in John Tavares' future with Islanders

The biggest question surrounding Lou Lamoriello's hiring as new Islanders hockey czar is what effect he'll have on their efforts to re-sign pending free-agent captain John Tavares.

Lyle Richardson

Lamoriello accepts Islanders' 'challenge', offers no insight on futures of Tavares, Snow, Weight

The Islanders officially introduced Lou Lamoriello as the club's new President of Hockey Operations Tuesday.

Jim Cerny

Lou Lamoriello-to-Islanders rumors pick up steam as talks advance, report says

The former Maple Leafs general manager and the Islanders are rumored to be engaged in talks about a position within the organization.

Alec Gearty

John Tavares before Islanders' final home game: 'I hope it all works out, too'

Thursday could serve as John Tavares' final game at Barclays Center. He's still in wait-and-see mode about signing a new contract with the Islanders.

Brandon Schlager

Maple Leafs preparing for postseason with stretch run, pass first test against Islanders

A night after clinching a playoff berth, Toronto beat the Islanders 5-4 at Barclays Center.

John Arlia

'Guys like me don’t get all the press' — Borowiecki humbled by Bill Masterton nomination

Mark Borowiecki is the right choice as the Ottawa Senators' nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, says coach Guy Boucher.

Murray Pam

NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares, James van Riemsdyk's best fits in 2018 free agency

A market for two of this summer's top unrestricted free agents-to-be is beginning to take shape months before July 1 arrives.

Lyle Richardson

Islanders' defensive disaster might have wasted final season of John Tavares

By offensive metrics, the Islanders should be a playoff team, if not a legitimate Stanley Cup contender led by captain John Tavares. A historically putrid defense is the reason 2017-18 went to waste.

Adam Gretz

Islanders snap eight-game skid as rookie goalie Christopher Gibson notches 50 saves

The Islanders' rookie goaltender helped keep his team afloat with 50 saves against the Flames Sunday night.

Kaylee Pofahl

Flames activate Mike Smith off injured reserve ahead of game vs. Islanders

Veteran Flames goalie was originally injured in a Feb. 11 win over the Islanders.

Jim Cerny

Boeser injury sours Canucks win over Islanders, Barzal

Brock Boeser suffered a back injury late in the third period of Vancouver's 4-3 overtime win.

John Arlia

Canadiens sweep Islanders with Galchenyuk hat trick, but lose Mete, Pacioretty to injury

Alex Galchenyuk scored his second career hat trick as the Canadiens swept a home-and-home with the Islanders.

Kaylee Pofahl

Auston Matthews injury update, listed day-to-day

Auston Matthews will be evaluated after leaving Thursday's contest early.

Alec Gearty

Dermott gets vote of confidence, working on defensive game after honeymoon phase wears off

Maple Leafs' defenceman Travis Dermott has shifted his focus toward being more reliable in his own end.

Dave McCarthy

Wild's Ryan Suter, Zach Parise know what lies ahead for John Tavares

Islanders captain John Tavares will be the offseason's biggest prize if he hits the free-agent market. Six years ago, the honor belonged to Ryan Suter and Zach Parise.

Evan Sporer

Islanders' 'rock star' Mathew Barzal relishes playing on big stage

After a three-assist performance Thursday night, the Islanders' rookie already has nine points in three career games against the rival Rangers.

Jim Cerny

Islanders' Anders Lee turns away money for charity pledged to protest GM Garth Snow

Islanders fans are fed up with GM Garth Snow and are willing to pay to see him fired. But what started as a good-natured idea caught forward Anders Lee in the crossfire.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Injury News: Mike Smith lower-body issue not as bad as feared, out day-to-day

Flames goalie Mike Smith suffered a lower body injury in the final seconds of Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Islanders.

Jim Cerny

Islanders score four off Tyler Bertuzzi's slashing major, complete wild comeback in OT

Brock Nelson got the winner and the hat trick, but Islanders super rookie Mathew Barzal all but locked up the Calder Trophy, becoming the second player in NHL history with three five-point games in his first season.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: Price for top targets Max Pacioretty, Rick Nash, Evander Kane remains high

Teams interested in acquiring one of the top available scorers at the NHL trade deadline are going to pay for it.

Lyle Richardson

The Islanders conundrum: Offensive power stifled by defensive turnovers

The New York Islanders' offensive heat is too often cooled down by their turnover blight, which is the main reason they're scrambling to stay in playoff contention.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Rumor Roundup: Rangers, Islanders face different priorities at trade deadline

The Rangers are moving closer to becoming sellers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline, while Islanders GM Garth Snow must do everything he can to convince John Tavares to stay.

Lyle Richardson

'I don't understand it': Predators coach Laviolette reacts to Filip Forsberg's suspension

Peter Laviolette was surprised by the severity of Filip Forsberg's suspension for his hit on Jimmy Vesey.

Kaylee Pofahl

As Islanders sag, GM Garth Snow won't consider drastic measures: 'I’m not trading John Tavares'

For as long as John Tavares remains without a contract extension, a world of rumors and speculation is reality for the Islanders.

Brandon Schlager

Holl, Dermott notch first NHL goals in Maple Leafs rout of Islanders

Toronto was dominant in a 5-0 victory over the Isles on Wednesday night, with Justin Holl and Travis Dermott each scoring their first NHL goal.

Rudi Schuller

Maple Leafs Polak situation, conversation prove hockey still has a long way to go

The hockey community still has a long way to go with respect to incorporating analytics into how it analyzes the game.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs weighing options in pursuit of blueline help

In need of help on defense, the Maple Leafs are among those expected to become buyers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline. There are a number of options available, depending on price.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs' Zaitsev, Rielly both skate, statuses undetermined

The Maple Leafs had two of their injured defensemen back on the ice Monday, but it's unclear when either will return.

Evan Sporer

Will John Tavares stay or go? As questions keep coming, Islanders star ups his game

The Islanders' All-Star captain spent much of his media availability Saturday answering familiar questions about his looming free agency decision.

Brandon Schlager

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Bergeron's second hat trick of 2018 leads Bruins in rout of Islanders

Bergeron scored four goals against the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this month.

John Arlia

What will the Blackhawks do without Corey Crawford? It’s not an easy question

Corey Crawford's undefined absence has robbed last-place Chicago of its usual luxury this time of year: Clarity. That will make for an interesting trade deadline.

Brian Sandalow

After 11 years and 748 games, Devils' Andy Greene earns first fighting major

Devils captain drops gloves with Islanders' Brock Nelson, says he "blacked out" during first career fight.

Jim Cerny

Islanders' coach Weight snarks at elevated shot totals in Montreal

The Canadiens were credited with 56 shots on goal in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday at the Bell Centre.

Jim Cerny

Canadiens injury news: One Shaw replaces another, Danault out with concussion

The Habs lost Andrew Shaw and Phillip Danault to injury, and added Logan Shaw to the roster.

Jim Cerny

Islanders' Barzal records five points, retakes rookie scoring lead in rout of Rangers

The Islanders' rookie tallied his second five-point game of the season on Saturday.

John Arlia

Josh Bailey injury update: Islanders star out, not a 'long term thing'

The Islanders' bye week is coming at a good time for Josh Bailey.

John Arlia

Couturier goes old school with Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Flyers win

Sean Couturier did it all in a throwback performance in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Islanders.

Jim Cerny

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Barzal's hat trick leads Islanders past Jets

Mathew Barzal scored his first-career hat trick as the Islanders defeated the Jets 5-2 at home.

Ryan Young

After Islanders' arena gamble pays off, question is: Will John Tavares cash in?

Now that the Islanders have a more secure future on Long Island, everyone wants to know: Will the captain stay or go? Don’t expect an answer right away.

Brandon Schlager

Josh Bailey nets hat trick in Islanders' 6-4 loss to Blue Jackets

Islanders drop second game in two days despite Bailey's hat trick.

Ryan Young

Andrew Ladd feeling more comfortable in second season with Islanders

After a disappointing first year with the Islanders, Andrew Ladd has found a sweet spot playing alongside Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle.

Alec Gearty

Stars' Kari Lehtonen defeats Islanders for 300th career win

Kari Lehtonen puts himself in the record books in the Stars' 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Alec Gearty

NHL Mixed Bag: Seattle's irresistible allure takes hold in expansion bid

Seattle seems destined to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, Artemi Panarin is finding his scoring touch in Columbus, and would the Senators really trade Erik Karlsson?

Rob Mixer

Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo leaves Islanders game with injury

The veteran goaltender had to be helped off the ice during the second period of Florida's shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Sens' Chabot scores first NHL goal in win over Islanders

The Sens rookie scores his first NHL goal at a crucial time against the Islanders.

Alec Gearty

Oilers Morning Skate: Line combinations, starting goalie, scratches, news, notes vs. Coyotes

It will be a family affair on Tuesday when Ryan Strome and the Oilers host the returning Dylan Strome and the Coyotes.

Rudi Schuller

Metro Mayhem: NHL's best division is even more competitive this season

Breaking down team by team why the Metropolitan Division is the NHL's most competitive this season.

Jim Cerny

Matt Duchene scores first goal with the Senators

Matt Duchene scored his long-awaited first goal with the Ottawa Senators.

Alec Gearty

Islanders' Eberle scores first goal against Oilers since trade

Watch Jordan Eberle score his first goal against the team that drafted him, the Edmonton Oilers.

Alec Gearty

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starts 'Putin Team' social movement to back Kremlin leader

On Instagram, the Capitals captain called for "a strong and united Russia" to support President Vladmir Putin, who's expected to run for re-election in the spring.

Brandon Schlager

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